How to use guide coat before painting your vehicle

This video shows you how to use guide coat before painting your vehicle to check for high spots as well as low spots and other imperfections in the body panels of your vehicle before applying paint.

[@SprayWayCustoms]

I never believe in paint ready. It's a 95% chance it's not. Great video King 👑

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

I agree Sprayway it’s a very good chance it’s not close to being paint ready…appreciate you checking out the video bro!

[@85bunnyville47]

I’m taking notes from you guys Foreal

[@demondraystewart2095]

Sprayway you was my first car guy and now seeing upk y'all 2 brothers are da best in bi y'all videos are very detailed for anybody dat wanna learn I salute both y'all brothers 💪🏿💪🏿💯💯

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

@@demondraystewart2095 I appreciate that bro!

[@85bunnyville47]

@@demondraystewart2095 you ain’t lying bro Foreal!! These guys and Grant7 and Tru Gritt have took me to school Yeah can’t leave out Pharraway!!….I’m too focused and motivated

[@Braze-xxx]

Great work UPK!

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Thanks Braze, I appreciate you checking out the video 💯

[@moetop]

This gets an instant thumbs up! I don't think a lot of people understand how important guide coating is to getting a good paint job. Even if you are prepping the car in your driveway, and don't have a block, a paint stick with a couple of wraps of sandpaper works great.

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

I agree Moetop…use what you have if it gets the job done but get that guide coat on and get those panels straight to the best of your ability!

[@drewgormley6933]

I like the acting at the start of the video. Skeptical guy reacting to big claims from "paint ready" customer.

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Lol thanks Drew I appreciate you checking out the video!

[@johnsmalling2982]

Great demonstration of how some simple tools and techniques along with the right knowledge of how to use them can make a huge difference in the finished product. Keep up the great videos!

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Thanks I appreciate that and appreciate you checking out the video and I hope the videos help!

[@evankolpack]

I've watched a lot of paint videos/channels on KZbin and this is one of the best! Truly the people's champ! Aloha!

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Thanks Evan I really appreciate that and appreciate you finding and checking out the channel and I hope it helps!

[@chriskiefer8365]

Another great video. 👍

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

I appreciate you checking the video out Chris 🙏🏽

[@randypatterson8201]

Man great content that most people would just miss. You rock. Very informative

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Thanks Randy I appreciate you and hope the video is helpful!

[@joewalton2726]

Very good example of " paint ready". Great explanation. Keep it up.

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Thanks Joe I appreciate you checking out the video and I hope it helps!

[@frankrodriguez1977]

Awesome tips UPK, I cant wait to see the rest. Thanks

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Thanks Frank I appreciate you checking out the video!

[@AlexLopez-oe2ve]

Thanks for all your hard work and super cool video!

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Thanks Alex I appreciate that and appreciate you checking out the video!

[@BLACKRAIN390]

MOST IMPORTANT VIDEO IN THA PAINT GAME....STR8 UP💯💯💯💯

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Appreciate that bro I’m just doing what I can to help the people 💯💪🏾

[@copternutFPV]

New subscriber, you're a deadset champion 🤙no nonsense, clear advice thanks mate, G'day from Australia 👍

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Thanks Copternut I appreciate you subscribing to the channel and I hope the channel continues to help out!

[@markbarton4344]

All good advice, must double and triple check sometimes. Good stuff!

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Definitely have to check over and over to make sure it’s right Mark!

[@CatlocosGarage]

This vid def gonna help a lot of people. Keep em coming.

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Appreciate you bro and that’s the goal to help as many people as possible!

[@olajuwondotson4333]

Needed this UPK I got a hood to do tomorrow and as always you right on time 💪

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Appreciate you checking out the video bro and glad it helps!

[@margaritoencinias9542]

Awesome demo!

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Thanks Margarito I appreciate you checking out the video!

[@famfeld]

Thanks for the wisdom. Appreciate the content 🙌

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

You’re welcome Ben I hope the channel is helpful!

[@swc-diygarage]

Great video UPK. Never believe that it's paint ready.

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

I appreciate you SWC…always check to make sure it’s done right 💯

[@ryanmillsap8645]

Thumbs up man. It's alot of work to get a panel "paint ready". Gotta slap in them highs, fill/block the lows, re-prime/guide coat/block agaim.

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

You’re exactly right Ryan it takes a lot of time and effort to get a project ready for paint…I appreciate you checking out the video!

[@jamesadams3476]

Excellent video upk always learn something from you. Keep the videos coming my friend.

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Thanks James I’ll definitely keep the videos coming and I appreciate you as always!

[@helpasmanyaspossible4132]

"The people's champ" deceased 🤣😭😂 You made me spit out my j. Nice video boss

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Appreciate you checking out the video HedggieHunter💯

[@husky1239]

I totally agree guid coat for me is a must Definitely helps thank you upking nice tips you take care

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Yes sir Husky that guide coat really helps…always good to hear from you!

[@RuggersCustoms]

Excellent video. You deserve more subs.

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Thanks Ruggers Customs I appreciate that and appreciate you checking out the video!

[@Grant7]

It is NEVER paint ready lol..... primer hides a lot of sins!!! Good video my man

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

NEVER ready for paint bro…appreciate you as always brother!!!

[@Ram010108]

Great video UPK. Nothing more frustrating than laying down a nice finish to see the prep was not done right.

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Yeah bro I do my best not to take work already primed from customers because I can’t guarantee anything without starting from scratch and sometimes that’s more work than you want to take on

[@SprayWayCustoms]

I agree with that totally because most guys who just do the bodywork and not the complete job not gonna finish out the blocking stages. They only gonna do about one block and prime.

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

@@SprayWayCustoms I agree Sprayway!

[@johnnycashh7148]

Good stuff...that thing was terrible!! Thanks for sharing the knowledge. 🍻

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Yes sir Johnny it was rough under that primer…I appreciate you checking it out!

[@bond9don975]

Keep the videos coming. I’m learning a lot from your videos bro thanks!

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

I’m definitely gonna keep the videos coming and I’m glad they are helpful!

[@shortarms4114]

That’s the difference between a hella of a job from a hack job. Good video

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

You’re absolutely right…I appreciate you checking out the video Shortarms💯

[@ceesklumper]

My primer is my guide coat, when I start blocking high-build primer the highs and lows show up pretty clearly. Thanks for the video, wise words ...

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Appreciate you Cees for checking out the video!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Nice video UPK - good explanation :)

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Thanks Jerry it’s always good hearing from you my friend!!!

[@3rekoatskustoms929]

Good video

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Appreciate you checking it out!

[@zanaga1901]

Like the video be glad when it do get warm though I am waiting to set up garage at home and put a exhaust fan in it and also put wood for insulation on top of garage with 4x8 boards not by myself with my dad for that haven't had all that in garage when painting before. Hope these last spray guns got from Ali Express Ronpeng are good though when I try them they are lvlp they look more made out of metal but put together good. Just got done working on a bowling ball spinner had made started going back again bowling twice but needed my bowling ball resurfaced and went to bowling shop to get it done had been over 10 years since it had been resurfaced it looks good but decoded to make one myself but my dad helped so don't have to spend another 30 again yo resurface it in future at a bowling shop again I remember before have to do it every 25 games but I have bowling cleaners and polish and sanding pads too am a lot better at bowling than was at other sports I got almost 9 strikes in a row once got 268 but I was bowling over 10 years ago but changed the way bowled but dad said don't keep changing was wearing bowling glove when throwing a hook but now haven't stopped using the glove. Actually bowling more like gambling for money though because you have to win in tournaments and others lose and I don't gamble nomore so wouldn't go far with bowling and only get chances to win for money and others lose same as gambling and that one reason wouldn't go far with it. I rather not go to college again though went before in 2002 but didn't keep going. Plus if not passing a class you do just wasting money or not going farther with something you don't want to keep doing. I just got some more of that Lukat Fix It paint cleaner but it more for vehicle oxidation and making dull paint job look a lot better again. I still have orange peel on my truck but was gonna paint it back to original color and use 400 grit that what the paint can says to use plus start off with lighter coats at first and go slightly heavier on every coat I was putting paint too wet on every coat all the times I paint but have been looking at the Speedkote videos so I see what was doing wrong.

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Thanks I appreciate you checking out the video!

[@boxchevydame]

This was helpful bro you definitely a 🐐 in yo Craft 🤠💪🏿 salute how much for a hoodie

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Appreciate you Dame it good hearing from you 💯and the hoodies are 40

[@boxchevydame]

@@UndergroundPaintKing what colors you got? And always Chevy won't get gas ⛽ but I'll be back fasho 💪🏿

[@Swampyssidehustlehobbyshop]

#UPKing Yep, I think i would have put about three more coats of 2k high build primer and looks like it needs some dolphin glaze too.

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Yeah it definitely needed a little more work done to it!

[@non1503]

Knock down the highs and find the lows. Helps make the paint look like glass. like your stuff. promoting it on other channels. When they have comments like all this stuff is too expensive. like a $400 paint gun is/can be cheap for pros. and the whole video feels like a ad for that product. Gotta give the DIYers a heads up and let'm know.

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Thanks I appreciate you checking out the video and spreading the word!

[@acevedohiram]

I gotta flatten the high build on my project. At least with some guide coat I'll know when it's really ready haha.

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

The guide coat will definitely help you out!

[@demondraystewart2095]

Was going on bruh I recently ran across your channel so I checked you out and subscribe to you I like and fucks wit all your content keep doing your thang brother You and my man sprayway are really my go to guys for anything wit a car detailed very good 💪🏿

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Thanks bro I really appreciate that and I hope the channel continues to help out!

[@demondraystewart2095]

@@UndergroundPaintKing I most definitely will I'd love for 1 of y'all to do my cars

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

@@demondraystewart2095 idk where you’re located but if you ever decide to come to Michigan let me know bro

[@demondraystewart2095]

@@UndergroundPaintKing awww man yea bruh I stay in north Carolina bruh I got a 77 firebird 68 Impala 84 Z28 Camaro

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

@@demondraystewart2095 you got some nice projects bro!

[@wacoldestv1704]

That buick sitting pretty back there! You prefer that hand sanding or air tool way?

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

I like to use hand sanding and air tools depending on what I’m trying to accomplish…appreciate you checking out the video and the Buick is looking good in the background huh💪🏾

[@johnjenson5738]

I was curious about the amount of time that it would take to continue with that hood would you consider sourcing another hood ?Thanks

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

The hood could be fixed but I honestly would look for a better hood instead of fixing this one

[@toycoma98]

I got evercoat aerosol guide coat but it clogs sandpaper bad. So i go over it with red scuff pad before sanding.

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Is it gloss or flat because gloss tends to clog the sandpaper up

[@alltorque415]

Great video!! What do you do after you see those pin holes and lows spots?

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

You take the necessary steps to fix them…some areas can be fixed with putty while other areas need some filler and possibly some hammer and dolly work…I appreciate you checking out the video!

[@alltorque415]

Thank You a lot for your help!! I been watching since 1 in a half, keep it up!!

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

@@alltorque415 I appreciate you watching the videos and I’m doing my best to help out!

[@TripleWhopperWithCheese]

So what do you do about these low spots for example in this hood? Body filler? High build primer?

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

I would metal work the hood first but I would like to hear your pro tip if you have one

[@jayinmi3706]

Usually buying a car in primer, it's just hiding shoddy bodywork. lol I was surprised how bad that hood was, and I expected it.

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Lol sad but true that most of the time if you get a vehicle in primer it’s some bad work done somewhere on it

[@niamakhtar2234]

Hahaha, best off, just disregard and put filler or icing on the lows and bring the highs up and smack 3 coats of 2K primer, then block down 180, 240, 400 and 600 then it will be ready for base or whatever. Lord you chose a good example of Bad hood man!!!

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Yeah this hood was definitely bad!

[@nelsonfernandez7473]

When you guide coat and it shows metal does that mean a high spot do you tappet it down with a hammer thanks

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

When you block the guide coat and metal starts showing chances are the area around it is low so you need to apply filler or putty to the area that’s low

[@realnewsthatmatters9319]

I just bought a hood that came "paint ready"........... however, it's primered in black primer. Can any other color be used as a guide coat? Obviously I won't be able to see black guide coat on black primer, which color should be used instead?

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

I would use a white or gray flat paint and it should show up good

[@realnewsthatmatters9319]

@@UndergroundPaintKing Thanks

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

@@realnewsthatmatters9319 you’re welcome

[@faronmitchell6702]

Thank you! Now how would you fix this hood?

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Could do some hammer and dolly work and get it close to straight as possible then use filler and putty to finish it up…I appreciate you Faron for checking out the video!

[@faronmitchell6702]

@@UndergroundPaintKing thank you! I’m trying to learn some of this for myself and my old 84c10. It was my grandfather’s last truck and I’ve been doing all sorts of things to it. Been watching you and others and trying to learn. Thanks for your information.

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

@@faronmitchell6702 you’re welcome and good luck with your project I know it’ll turn out great!

[@israel9294]

How much more needs to be sanded? Until all the guide coat is gone? Wouldn’t that reach to the bare metal?

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

If your sandpaper isn’t reaching the guide coat you want to stop and address the low spots, you want to block until the guide coat is gone but you don’t want to go to bare metal

[@jamesdean5677]

Are you using any old flat black for guide coat or are you using a can of guide coat? I have a can of guide coat sitting around but can I save money with regular flat black? Thanks.

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

I’m using a can of flat black and not actual guide coat so yes James you can definitely use flat black paint as guide coat and save yourself some money!

[@jamesdean5677]

Thanks again.

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

@@jamesdean5677 you’re welcome!

[@85bunnyville47]

So what step you take on the spots with the metal showing to even out the rest?I mean I know add putty in saying how do you know when that will be even with the rest do you guide coat again

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Depending on what you’re working on you may need to add body filler or a glazing putty or you may have to knock down the high metal spots and then apply filler or glaze etc.

[@85bunnyville47]

@@UndergroundPaintKing referring to this video, you will need paint filler right for the metal spots

[@85bunnyville47]

@@UndergroundPaintKing see I didn’t know as far as the metal spots which was high or low got to go look at it again I figured if I seen metal that meant low spot I get it now im answering my own question as I ask a question lol

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

@@85bunnyville47 those areas are high so I may need to bring them down or build the area around it up

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

@@85bunnyville47 hopefully it helps fam I definitely want you to understand it💯

[@jassonco]

That'l buff out...hahahaha!

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

😂😂😂 I think so too

[@tellyvoe]

Bro where’s your shop I need an estimate?

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

I’m in Michigan

[@tellyvoe]

@@UndergroundPaintKing yea I we’re in the same city.

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

@@tellyvoe I’m on Fenton rd

[@user-bg6cs8eb7t]

Dry guide coat no mask😊

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

You like to use dry guide coat and you block without a mask?

[@Swampyssidehustlehobbyshop]

No such thing as paint ready until it is properly prepped.

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

I agree Swampy💯